Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
PREVIOUS RESEARCH
RESEARCH INTERESTS
FELLOWSHIPS, HONORS AND AWARDS
Timeline
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Jamilyn Blaine-Snyder

Ann Arbor

Summary

To complete a master’s in social work and pursue a career as a licensed play therapist.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Black Family Development
Detroit, MI
09.2024 - Current
  • Provided therapeutic support to students facing emotional and behavioral challenges.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with educational staff and families.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify student needs and progress.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance social skills and peer relationships.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic student care and support.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve student mental health outcomes.

Host

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Ann Arbor, MI
07.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated guest seating to optimize flow and minimize wait times.
  • Managed reservations using OpenTable, ensuring accurate booking records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Trained new hosts on operational procedures and customer engagement techniques.
  • Monitored dining area for cleanliness and readiness, prioritizing guest comfort.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.

Summer Camp Counselor

YMCA Camp Copneconic
Fenton, MI
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Nurturing, interacting, supporting and creating a safe and inclusive environment.
  • Managing a group with a co-counselor and campers Monday-Friday, supervising all aspects of the camper’s day.
  • Leading campers through a weekly schedule and participating/teaching/assisting in all activities.

Volunteer

Young Life Greater Holland & Genesee County
MI
09.2014 - 05.2024
  • Led middle and high school students.
  • Planned camps and clubs.
  • Acted as Mandatory Reporter when dire situations arose.

Student Manager

Kletz Market
Holland, MI
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Leading a crew of 5-6 student workers.
  • Strategizing and implementing efficiencies.
  • Providing effective customer service.
  • Demonstrating effective problem-solving.
  • Upholding Ottawa County food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Effective communication skills with management.
  • Managing schedules of 30+ students.

Intern

Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence
Holland, MI
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Facilitated crisis intervention, advocacy, assessment, and service screening.
  • Assisted in providing ongoing case management for Supportive Housing clients.
  • Assisted in scheduling home visits with clients and worked with program participants to set goals related to safety and self-sufficiency.
  • Participated in weekly group and individual supervision.
  • Supervisor: Nicole Shosten; Hours completed: 153; Hours total by May '24: 240

Bakery/Deli Worker, Shift Lead

Oliver T’s Market
Grand Blanc, MI
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Strategizing and implementing efficiencies.
  • Providing effective customer service.
  • Demonstrating effective problem-solving.
  • Upholding food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Effective communication skills with management.

Art for All

Holland Area Arts Council
Holland, MI
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • Worked with adults with a variety of physical and mental disabilities.
  • Helped members with art projects.
  • Helped plan an art gallery event for their work.
  • Provided emotional support and friendship.
  • Supervisor: Sandie Coffman

Education

Master - Social Work

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Hope College
Holland, MI
05.2024

Skills

  • SPSS analytical software
  • CITI Certification
  • Canva
  • Word/Google
  • Slides/Powerpoint
  • Spreadsheet/Excel
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Interpersonal and social skills

PREVIOUS RESEARCH

  • Analyzed themes and effects stemming from the Twitter hashtag #MaybeHeDoesntHitYou on mental health stigma; Supervisor: Sarah Kornfield, Ph.D
  • Analyzed the positive effects of Play Therapy. Supervisor: Kirsten Hunsberger, M.A., LPC
  • Replicated the Beautiful Mess Effect study by Bruk et al. (2022); Supervisor: Lauren Slone, Ph.D

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Psychotherapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Children and Family Social Work
  • Mental Health and Domestic/Sexual Violence

FELLOWSHIPS, HONORS AND AWARDS

Alumni Honors Scholarship, Dean’s List three semesters

Timeline

Intern

Black Family Development
09.2024 - Current

Host

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
07.2024 - Current

Summer Camp Counselor

YMCA Camp Copneconic
05.2024 - 08.2024

Intern

Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence
09.2023 - 04.2024

Student Manager

Kletz Market
09.2021 - 05.2024

Art for All

Holland Area Arts Council
02.2021 - 04.2021

Bakery/Deli Worker, Shift Lead

Oliver T’s Market
02.2020 - 08.2021

Volunteer

Young Life Greater Holland & Genesee County
09.2014 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Hope College

Master - Social Work

University of Michigan
Jamilyn Blaine-Snyder